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Bill Taft: “The answer to this hypothetical case is that when men attempt to amass such stupendous capital as will enable them to…”

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The answer to this hypothetical case is that when men attempt to amass such stupendous capital as will enable them to suppress competition, control prices and establish a monopoly, they know the purpose of their acts.
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Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Taft asserts that those amassing large capital for monopolistic purposes are aware of their intentions.

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